• Area

  60,0 sq km

• Location

  Located in the central part of the Russian Federation, 180 km north-east of Moscow.

• Geographic coordinates

  56 10 N, 40 25 E

• Population

  approx 337,000 (2005 est.)

• Foundation

  990

• Climate

  Vladimir has a moderate continental climate, with an average temperature of +18C in July and an average temperature of -11C in January.

• UTC/GMT Offset

  UTC/GMT + 3 hours

• Area code

  4922

• Major attractions

  Golden Gate, Uspensky Cathedral, Dmitrievsky Cathedral.